CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations

These units can overheat and catch fire.

Recall #: 02018
Affected scope: About 1.8 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. recalled These are microwave oven and exhaust fan hood combination units that are installed above ….

CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations was recalled by Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. in October 16, 2001. Reason: These units can overheat and catch fire.. Remedy: Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them an…. Verify recall #02018 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-These units can overheat and catch fire..

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agency class: October 16, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

These are microwave oven and exhaust fan hood combination units that are installed above ranges. They were sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names. They have serial numbers that begin with XC. Open the door to locate the serial and model numbers. Countertop microwaves are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

These units can overheat and catch fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them and disconnect the units by unplugging them. Consumers can call Whirlpool Corp. for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02018
Date reported	October 16, 2001
Date initiated	October 16, 2001
Recalling firm	Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Affected scope	About 1.8 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them and disconnect the units by unplugging the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These units can overheat and catch fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them and disconnect the units by unplugging them. Consumers can call Whirlpool Corp. for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 16, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02018.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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